NEWS RELEASES
Breaking ground, making headlines
Stay up to date on the latest announcements, milestones, and economic development news from across Virginia. Explore press releases highlighting the partnerships, investments, and stories driving growth throughout the Commonwealth
Filter by:
04.20.2021
State-of-the-Art Hydroponic Greenhouse in Virginia Beach to Create 155 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that startup company Sunny Farms, LLC will invest $59.6 million to establish a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse for production, workforce development, and research in the City of Virginia Beach.
Textile-Based Engineering Firm to Expand in Staunton, Adding 31 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ryzing Technologies, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of textile-based engineering solutions, will invest $149,000 to expand capabilities at its facility in the City of Staunton. The company serves the U.S.
08.12.2020
Greenswell Growers to Establish New Hydroponic Greenhouse in Goochland County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Greenswell Growers, Inc. will invest more than $17 million to establish a new commercial hydroponic greenhouse operation in Goochland County’s West Creek Industrial Park.
07.22.2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces Major Expansion of Poultry Processing Facility in Rockingham County
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest almost $62 million over the next three years to construct a new 80,000 square foot turkey processing facility in Hinton.